Overview

For prospective entrepreneurs who want to reside permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador:

The International Entrepreneur category is intended for experienced business owners or senior business managers who wish to permanently reside in Newfoundland and Labrador.  They must start a new business or buy an existing business and must actively participate in the day-to-day management of the business.  After operating the business for at least one continuous year, the international entrepreneur may be nominated for permanent resident status, subject to fulfillment of certain criteria outlined by the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism.

To determine if you are eligible, we encourage you to carefully read the following Guide. Application-related forms are also available online.

If you meet the eligibility requirements, we encourage you to begin an Expression of Interest (EOI) by clicking the button below. Successful expressions of interest will be followed with invitations to complete a formal application to the International Entrepreneur category.

The Expression of Interest system is currently open.

Begin an Expression of Interest

After submitting your EOI, if you receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA), complete the application form and include all supporting documents.

Fees
There is no fee for the International Entrepreneur category.  There may be fees associated with obtaining and preparing the required documents for this category (e.g., education credentials, language testing, translations, audited services, etc.).

You are responsible for any and all costs associated with travel to Newfoundland and Labrador for the exploratory visit and in-person interview. In addition, you (and associated partners, if applicable) must pay all required Government of
Canada immigration fees when you submit your application to IRCC for the work permit as well as for permanent residence.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOI) HISTORY

Round Number of EOIs
2019
January 9
February 2
April – May 1
August 9
September 2
October 2
November 2
December 2
2019 TOTAL 29
2020
January
February 3
March
April
May 1
June
July 3
August 6
September 7
October 5
November 4
December 9
2020 TOTAL 38
   
2021  
January 18
February 4
March 7
April 3
May 4
June 7
July 4
August 11
September 4
October 7
November 3
December 5
2021 TOTAL 77
   
2022
January 4
February 2
March
Apriil
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
2022 TOTAL

Application Guide and Forms
Application Guide
Changes to Application Guide
Application Form (fillable form)
Use of Representative Form
Net Worth Verifier Checklist  (fillable form)
Sample Business Performance Agreement

Net Worth Verification Report

As part of your application, you must provide a Net Worth Verification Report. This report must be prepared by one of OIM’s designated Net Worth Verifiers, as listed on the website.

You must select one of the designated net worth verifiers, who will assess your net worth and the legal accumulation of your net worth. You are responsible for submitting the required documents to the Net Worth Verifier.  A Document Checklist which lists the documents that will be required by the Net Worth Verifiers can be found at www.nlimmigration.ca. Please be aware that the Net Worth Verifiers may request documents in addition to those listed in the checklist and may call you for an interview, if necessary.

Upon engaging the services of a Net Worth Verifier, you must provide written direction, including the ITA number, to the Verifier instructing them to forward the verification report directly to OIM for inclusion with your application.  Applicants may review and discuss the files with the Verifier prior to submission, however, only those files submitted by the Verifier directly to OIM will be considered in the application process.  In order to ensure a prompt verification process and accuracy of reports, applicants shall ensure that all information provided to the Verifier is accurate and up to date.

Any and all costs associated with the provision of services by the Net Worth Verifier are the responsibility of the applicant.

Net Worth Verifiers

Grant Thornton LLP
Contact Person: Angie Brown
Director
Grant Thornton LLP
Suite 300, 15 International Place
St. John’s, NL A1A 0L4
Tel: 709-778-8841
Fax: 709-722-7892
Email: nlpnp@ca.gt.com

Deloitte
Contact Person: Alex Bursey
Manager, Financial Advisory
Deloitte
Suite 1000, 5 Springdale Street
St. John’s, NL A1E 0E4
Tel: 709-758-5151
Fax: 709-576-8460
Email: abursey@deloitte.ca

MNP LLP
Contact Person: Paul Coombs
Partner
Assurance Services
MNP LLP
1033 Topsail Road
Mt. Pearl,  NL A1N 5E9
Tel: 709-368-4565
Fax: 709-700-1820
Email: nlpnp@mnp.ca

KPMG LLP
Contact Person: Steve Power
Audit Partner
KPMG LLP
TD Place
Suite 1001, 140 Water Street
St. John’s, NL A1C 6H6
Tel: (709) 733-5047
Email: stephenpower@kpmg.ca 

BDO Canada LLP
Contact Person: Nick Lane
Project Manager
Strategy & Operations Consulting BDO Canada LLP
300 Kenmount Road
St. John’s, NL A1B 3R2
Tel: 709-763-5877
Fax: 709-579-2120
Email: nilane@bdo.ca 

Contact Information
Postal Box Address

Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism
Department of Immigration, Population Growth & Skills
Government of Newfoundland & Labrador
P.O. Box 8700, St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6 CANADA

For courier services not delivering to PO Boxes:

Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism
Department of Immigration, Population Growth & Skills
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
100 Prince Philip Dr.,
St. John’s, NL
A1B 4J6 CANADA

Tel: (709) 729-6607
Fax: (709) 729-7381
pnp@gov.nl.ca
www.nlimmigration.ca